Inscription: "Pte A.C. Powell. Norwich 25.2.1916 "
This is a watercolour painting of a redstart made by Clifford Powell whilst stationed in Norwich. He was an accomplished wildlife artist, his illustrations had been published in books about Welsh wildlife.
Arthur Clifford 'Cliff' Powell was the eldest son of W.J. and Clara Powell, and older brother of Walter Powell. Their brother Percy died of his wounds in 1917. According to Walter Powell's notes Cliff had "served...